High yielding orange maize hybrid, medium maturity with high field tolerance to drought
This technology is a cutting-edge maize variety designed for high yields of up to 10 metric tons per hectare. It provides robust field tolerance against maize leaf blight and is well-suited for drought-prone environments. In essence, it offers farmers an advanced and reliable solution for achieving productivity even in challenging conditions.
This technology is pre-validated.
Positive or neutral impact
Positive or neutral impact
Tolerance to Foliar Diseases, Especially Blight: This variety exhibits a robust tolerance to foliar diseases, particularly blight, ensuring a higher level of crop health and reducing the impact of diseases on overall yields.
Drought Tolerance: Developed with a focus on resilience, this maize variety demonstrates significant drought tolerance, allowing it to thrive in conditions of limited water availability and mitigate the adverse effects of moisture stress.
High Yields: The variety is designed to deliver high yields, enhancing overall productivity and providing farmers with a substantial increase in crop output compared to conventional varieties.
Dual-Purpose Potential: By serving as both a grain producer and a source of fodder, this hybrid seed offers a dual-purpose solution, catering to the diverse needs of farmers engaged in both crop cultivation and livestock management.
Double Yield Potential Compared to OPV: In comparison to Open Pollinated Varieties (OPVs), this hybrid seed presents a remarkable double yield potential. This means farmers can expect significantly higher returns on their investment, making it a financially attractive option.
This technology improves crop yields, bolsters food security, and increases farmer income, contributing to poverty alleviation. Its drought-tolerant maize variety enhances climate resilience, while disease resistance and soil health promotion support sustainable land management and biodiversity conservation. Additionally, its dual-purpose nature promotes resource efficiency, aligning with sustainable consumption and production goals.
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Average cost of seeds for a farmer
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Open source / open access
Country | Tested | Adopted |
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Benin | Tested | –Not adopted |
Cameroon | Tested | –Not adopted |
Côte d’Ivoire | Tested | Adopted |
Ghana | Tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | Tested | –Not adopted |
Sierra Leone | Tested | Adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Arid | – | – | – | – |
Semiarid | – | – | ||
Subhumid | – | – | ||
Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Last updated on 22 May 2024